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Weather & Climate in Shaniko, OR
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shaniko experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 3,341 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,341 ft (1,018 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0037°N, 120.7522°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sherman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
183 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 25, 1993 | 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M5.6 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Jun 29, 2002 | 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon | M4.5 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jun 17, 2010 | 30 km S of White Swan, Washington | M4.2 | 123 km | 3 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M4.2 | 21 km | 16 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon | M4.1 | 54 km | -1 km |
| Oct 9, 1998 | 20 km S of White Swan, Washington | M4.0 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Jun 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon | M3.9 | 83 km | 4 km |
| Nov 18, 1997 | 20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington | M3.9 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon | M3.9 | 132 km | 0 km |
| Mar 22, 1997 | 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon | M3.9 | 58 km | 0 km |
| Jun 14, 2007 | 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.8 | 20 km | 18 km |
| Jun 29, 2002 | 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon | M3.8 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 1993 | 5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon | M3.7 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.6 | 22 km | 15 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.6 | 21 km | 18 km |
| Mar 1, 2007 | Washington-Oregon border region | M3.6 | 20 km | 23 km |
| Feb 1, 2000 | 7 km SE of Condon, Oregon | M3.6 | 54 km | -1 km |
| Jan 2, 2010 | 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.6 | 22 km | 14 km |
| Oct 19, 1990 | 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon | M3.5 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 1999 | Washington-Oregon border region | M3.5 | 56 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 2016 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2011 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2004 | EF0 | 52 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1993 | EF0 | 43 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1970 | EF0 | 53 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1957 | EF0 | 75 km | 16.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 85 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 90 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 116 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 118 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 126 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 133 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 136 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 142 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 146 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 148 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 173 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LIONSHEAD (197,732 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | LIONSHEAD | 197,732 | 89 km |
| 1996 | SIMNASHO | 118,466 | 46 km |
| 2018 | BOXCAR 0410 RN | 99,874 | 20 km |
| 2003 | BB COMPLEX (BOOTH) | 91,281 | 97 km |
| 2011 | HANCOCK COMPLEX | 71,495 | 26 km |
| 2017 | NENA SPRINGS | 70,074 | 35 km |
| 2018 | SUBSTATION 0730 RN | 69,109 | 57 km |
| 2015 | COUNTY LINE 2 | 68,189 | 56 km |
| 2011 | 0655 RAZOR BACK EAST | 65,350 | 22 km |
| 2023 | NEWELL ROAD | 61,833 | 100 km |
| 2013 | SUNNYSIDE TURNOFF | 50,028 | 36 km |
| 2018 | STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN | 49,160 | 36 km |
| 2018 | JENNIES PEAK 1039 RN | 47,664 | 41 km |
| 2011 | HIGH CASCADES | 44,498 | 66 km |
| 2014 | BLACK ROCK | 40,760 | 16 km |
| 2014 | SHANIKO BUTTE | 39,852 | 34 km |
| 2015 | HIGHWAY 8 | 35,296 | 99 km |
| 2018 | LONG HOLLOW 0806 RN | 33,662 | 42 km |
| 1994 | LECLAIRE | 32,087 | 41 km |
| 2016 | 0353 RN SCOTT CANYON | 32,051 | 61 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Shaniko has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.4").